Burjatsky Samanismus -

A central belief is the existence of —guardian spirits of ancestors or clans. Shamans believe that after death, a human soul moves to a "family tree" before reaching the upper world, often appearing as a bald eagle, which is considered an auspicious sign. Two Paths: White and Black Shamans

Buryat shamanism is rooted in the concept of , which views the universe as consisting of three spheres:

Buryat shamanism, often referred to as "the black faith" (kara shajin) by outsiders, is one of the world's oldest spiritual belief systems, native to the Buryat people of the Lake Baikal region in Siberia. It is a complex system of animism and ancestor worship that centers on the mediation between humans and the spirit world. Core Worldview and Beliefs

: Space or the heavens, inhabited by deities (Tengeri).

A unique feature of Buryat shamanism is the historical division into "White" and "Black" paths, which reflects the types of spirits they engage with rather than a "good vs. evil" dichotomy.

: The earth, where humans and nature spirits reside. Lower Sphere : The underworld or underground world.